Trainee Accountant

JOB TITLE: Trainee Accountant (Graduate Role)

ROLE TYPE (permanent/temporary): Permanent, Full-time

LOCATION: Based in the office at Chelmsford, Essex

HOURS/DAYS (per week): 9am - 5:30pm (7.5 hours per day) Mon - Fri, Office Based

SALARY RANGE: £24,000 per annum

NOTICE & PROBATION PERIODS: 6 months

BENEFITS/BONUSES/HOLIDAYS: 20 paid annual leave days plus bank holidays, study support (and study days as applicable), along with company car park spaces. Ongoing out of hours social events and networking events.

COMPANY CULTURE:

My client believe that a strong company culture is the foundation for delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships. As accountants, their culture is built on integrity, precision, and collaboration.
They are committed to fostering an environment where they uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct, earning the trust of all clients, colleagues, and partners. This Accounting Practice value the power of collaboration, knowing that diverse perspectives lead to better solutions. 

My client also encourage ongoing professional development and the pursuit of excellence. Through mentorship and education, they empower their team to grow, innovate, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of accounting. Offering robust training programmes associated with AAT, ICAEW and ATT, this firm encourage learning with guidance, support, and time for study leave, ensuring you can be successful in your studies, as well as regular CPD updates.

With a commitment to delivering quality work, they take pride in providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial solutions that helps clients succeed. This is evident with the glowing reviews and recommendations this company receive from their loyal customers and clients.
As the company continues to grow at a rapid pace, my client embrace the opportunities and challenges that come with it. They see growth as a collective effort, where every team member plays a crucial role in shaping their future. Their expanding reach opens up new opportunities for career advancement, innovation, and impact, and they're excited to continue building a dynamic, thriving environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a trainee accountant you will support the team and your responsibilities will include:

- Assist with financial record keeping and supporting bookkeeping tasks: maintain accurate financial records, general bookkeeping including bank reconciliation, processing invoices and receipts, processing transactions
- Financial reporting: Assisting with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and year end accounts including profit & loss, balance sheet and supporting documentation
- Tax Compliance: Assist in preparing self-assessment tax returns, VAT returns and corporation tax returns
- Ad hoc Duties: provide administrative support to the accounting, technical and non-technical teams as required
- Learning and Development: Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities
- External Communications: Liaise with clients to resolve queries and obtain information. Liaise with HMRC and other related organisations

You will be provided extensive training on all the above, a basic knowledge in these areas would be beneficial but isn't a requirement.
The role has the opportunity for growth into a senior role or potentially to specialise in an accounting area of interest.

KEY SKILLS:

- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability collaborate and work in a team while also being capable of working independently
- A desire to develop good technical accounting knowledge
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Organisation and time management skills; the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to swiftly adapt to change

ANY SPECIFIC TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

- Experience working on Microsoft applications such as excel, outlook and word
- Experience working in an office environment or customer facing role
- SAGE, QuickBooks, Xero experience is useful but not a requirement

APPRENTICESHIP COURSES / LEVELS (if applicable):

You will be required to study as part of your employment. This will be in the form of the ICAEW Apprenticeship which is fully supported by the company and study leave is provided.

TIME FRAMES:

It would be good to have a selection of candidates to start this process by the end of May with a view to hire and start by mid-July.